--- description: Get information about BQE CORE Suite price, usability & features from verified user experiences. Read reviews from Indian business users & discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: BQE CORE Suite Price, Features, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra India --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Time and Expense Software](/directory/30080/time-and-expense/software) > [BQE CORE Suite](/software/141096/bqe-software) # BQE CORE Suite Canonical: https://www.capterra.in/software/141096/bqe-software Page: 1 / 33\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.in/software/141096/bqe-software?page=2) > BQE CORE is accounting and invoicing software that helps architecture and engineering firms manage operations from one platform. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 796 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses BQE CORE Suite? BQE CORE is used by architecture firms, engineering firms, consulting firms, project managers, finance teams, administrative staff, principals, and owners. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 796 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BQE Software - **Location**: Torrance, US - **Founded**: 1995 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: The pricing structure is designed to fit specific needs—users only pay for the features that their staff actually use. Annual and multi-year commitment options are available to support the unique needs of each firm. Users can get a free quote and learn how CORE can maximize productivity and profitability. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Activity Tracking - Approval Workflow - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Billable Items Tracking - Calendar Management - Case Management software - Case Notes - Client Management - Client Portal - Collaboration Tools - Core Accounting - Cost Estimating - Cost Management - Customer Statements - Document Management Software - Due Date Tracking - Employee Database - Employee Management - Expense Tracking - Financial Analysis - Financial Reporting Software - For AEC Industry - Income & Balance Sheet - Invoice Management - Invoice Processing - Leave Tracking - Legal Case Management Software - Mobile Access - Mobile Payments - Online Payments - Overtime Calculation - Payment Collection - Payment Processing Software - Profit/Loss Statement - Progress Reports - Project Management Software - Project Planning/Scheduling - Project Time Tracking - Quotes/Estimates - Real-Time Updates - Receipt Management - Receivables Ledger - Resource Scheduling - Self Service Portal - Time & Expense Tracking - Time Tracking Software - Timesheet Management - Transaction Management - Vacation/Leave Tracking - Workflow Management Software ... and 47 more features ## Integrations (15 total) - 8am AffiniPay - 8am LawPay - Box - Deltek ArchiSnapper - Dropbox - Google Drive - MYOB Business - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Power BI - Office 365 Document Management - OneDrive - QuickBooks Online - Stripe - Tax1099.com - Xero ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Time and Expense Software](https://www.capterra.in/directory/30080/time-and-expense/software) ## Related Categories - [Time and Expense Software](https://www.capterra.in/directory/30080/time-and-expense/software) - [Job Costing Software](https://www.capterra.in/directory/10028/job-costing/software) - [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.capterra.in/directory/30015/billing-and-invoicing/software) - [Time Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.in/directory/30612/time-tracking/software) - [Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.in/directory/1/accounting/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[BigTime](https://www.capterra.in/software/131076/bigtime) — 4.6/5 (664 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Love the interface" — 5.0/5 > **Avinash** | *10 January 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Love the interface that makes it so easy to enter my hours for the whole month. > > **Cons**: Maybe common menus can be shown at the top in a row? > > Very fluid interface for data entry and love the stock reports. ----- ### "BQE Core, a great product\!" — 5.0/5 > **Nick** | *6 January 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Simplifies Invoicing and Billing and enhances Project Management over Time Keeping. > > **Cons**: Implementation was a challenge primarily due to QBO, but sales expectations were different from reality. > > Been great, when there is an issue, the BQE Core team goes out of there way to fix it. ----- ### "Excellent Software for Architects" — 5.0/5 > **Colby** | *18 April 2026* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The simplicity of logging hours, sorting the task, and being able to add notes for accurate billing and invoicing. > > **Cons**: Not being able to read longer titles on projects. Sometimes the discipline I am billing is at the very end, and I am unable to see which one until I has already logged it. > > BQE Core suite offers more education than any other platform I’ve used to manage projects, hours, and billing. ----- ### "My BQE personal review" — 5.0/5 > **Ahmed** | *20 June 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: That it's a platform designed specifically for architecture and engineering and professional services firms > > **Cons**: What I like least about it that it replaced older legacy platforms like billquick and archi office I was adoring them too much > > My over all experience with BQE is absolutely amazing and I am 100 % satisfied since I started to use it ----- ### "Powerful and Streamlined Solution That Elevates Project Management" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *6 May 2026* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about BQE CORE Suite is how it brings everything—project management, time tracking, and accounting—into one clean, easy-to-use platform. It saves time, reduces errors, and makes it simple to stay organized and on top of project finances. > > **Cons**: One area for improvement is that the platform can feel a bit complex initially due to its wide range of features. There’s a learning curve when getting started, and some reports or settings could be more intuitive. However, once you become familiar with it, the system becomes much easier to navigate and use effectively. > > Overall, my experience with BQE CORE Suite has been very positive. It’s a powerful, all-in-one solution that helps streamline project management, time tracking, and accounting in a single platform. While there is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, the efficiency and visibility it provides into projects and finances make it well worth it. ----- Page: 1 / 33\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.in/software/141096/bqe-software?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.in/software/141096/bqe-software) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nb | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data